CLA-2-61:S:N:N3I:361 855270
Donna Albert
Mast Industries Inc.
P.O. Box 9020
100 Old River Road
Andover, MA 01810
RE: The tariff classification of a pair of women's knit shorts
from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Albert:
In your letter dated August 6, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 644, is a pair of women's
woven shorts constructed of a 100% rayon fabric. The shorts
feature inseam side pockets, a front opening with 2 buttons and a
zippered closure. The shorts extend from the waist to the mid
thigh area and the leg separation is visible when the garment is
viewed from the front.
The sample is being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for style number 644 will be
6204.69.2540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's shorts of synthetic fibers
other. The rate of duty will be 30.4 percent ad valorem.
Style number 644 falls within textile category designation
648. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement.
The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided into
parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject
merchandise may be affected. Since part categories are the result of
international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent
renegotiations and changes, to obtain the most current information
available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment,
the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an
internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport